U.S. patent application number 10/183555 was filed with the patent office on 2003-01-02 for word processing management method with multiple i/o modes.
Invention is credited to Lin, Kuang-Shin, Long, Xiao-Yu, Wen, Sayling.
Application Number | 20030004986 10/183555 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 21678669 |
Filed Date | 2003-01-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030004986 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lin, Kuang-Shin ; et
al. |
January 2, 2003 |
Word processing management method with multiple I/O modes
Abstract
A word processing management method with multiple I/O modes is
disclosed by the invention. It is a utility under an OS that can
operate with other different OS's. The user can complete a desired
task through a single action using the UOI provided by the
invention. The invention achieves word editing and processing
management through multiple input and output modes. The invention
includes the steps of: opening a word document file, selecting an
input method for further processing, loading the word document file
and selecting an output method to output the word document
file.
Inventors: |
Lin, Kuang-Shin; (Taipei,
TW) ; Wen, Sayling; (Taipei, TW) ; Long,
Xiao-Yu; (Tianjin, CN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BIRCH STEWART KOLASCH & BIRCH
PO BOX 747
FALLS CHURCH
VA
22040-0747
US
|
Family ID: |
21678669 |
Appl. No.: |
10/183555 |
Filed: |
June 28, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
715/256 ;
715/201 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G06F 3/0233
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
707/500 |
International
Class: |
G06F 015/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jun 29, 2001 |
TW |
90115895 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A multiple I/O (Input/Output) word processing management method
used in a one-touch OS running on a computer controlled hardware
for a user to process word documents through a UOI (User Operating
Interface) and monitored by a word processing mechanism, the method
comprising: opening a word document file; providing selective input
means for further processing; inputting the word document file; and
providing selective output means to output the word document
file.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the one-touch OS is an OS that
enables a user to complete a function provided in the work group
displayed in an interface generating module in one action.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein the work group is comprised of at
least one function item.
4. The method of claim 2, wherein the single action refers to the
action that the user follows a selection menu generated by the UOI
to perform controls using a basic I/O (Input/Output) device
provided by the computer controlled hardware platform.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein the basic I/O device is selected
from the group consisting of a keyboard, a mouse, a digital
touch-control panel and a voice recognition system.
6. The method of claim 2, wherein the UOI generates at least one
set of the work group.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the one-touch OS is able to
operate with other different OS's and the user determines to switch
among the different OS's.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the one-touch OS operates
alone.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein the computer controlled hardware
platform is selected from the group consisting of a PC (Personal
Computer), an NB (Notebook), and a PDA (Personal Digital
Assistant).
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of opening a word
document file retrieves an existing work document file stored in an
internal storage medium for the user to edit the word document
file.
11. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of providing selective
input means for further processing includes a template input means,
a self-defined input means, and a voice input means.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the template input means
includes the steps of: reading data of a specific template;
initializing the data of the specific template; and applying the
template in the word processing mechanism.
13. The method of claim 11, wherein the self-defined input means
includes the steps of: clearing the word processing mechanism; and
the user's arbitrary input to the word processing mechanism.
14. The method of claim 11, wherein the voice input means includes
the steps of: recording voice from the user; and performing a
format conversion using the word processing mechanism.
15. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of providing selective
output means to output the word document file further includes a
fax functional means, an E-mail functional means and a printing
functional means.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the fax functional means
includes the steps of: outputting the word document file through a
fax functional module; storing a fax record; and returning to the
word processing mechanism.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein the E-mail functional means
includes the steps of: outputting the word document using an E-mail
functional module; storing an E-mail message record; and returning
to the word processing mechanism.
18. The method of claim 15, wherein the printing functional means
includes the steps of: outputting the word document file using a
typing functional module; transmitting the word document file to a
printer; and returning to the word processing mechanism.
19. The method of claim 15, wherein the fax functional means, the
E-mail functional means and the printing functional means are
provided by the one-touch OS.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The invention relates to an OS (Operating System) and, in
particular, to a word processing management method that can operate
with other different OS's and has multiple I/O (Inputs/Outputs)
modes.
[0003] 2. Related Art
[0004] With the increase in computer popularity, people often need
to use computers to solve problems either at work or at home. But
there are some causes that still produce the difficulty for people
to use computer especially in the input and output modes of word
processing. One can see the causes in the following points:
[0005] 1. Existing personal computer OS's (Operating Systems), such
as MS Windows, Linux, and so on, are complicated despite their
powerful functions and designs. Moreover, the user operation
designs are not intuitive and simple enough. This situation scares
people without any computer background because of the obstacles
they meet while using these systems.
[0006] 2. The word processing software has a unique input method,
which is not intuitive and simple enough to directly output edited
contents to fax, E-mail, printers, and other communications
devices. When a user is not familiar with the format, it also takes
much time to fully understand.
[0007] Because of the above, it is thus highly desirable to provide
a simple and convenient OS with multiple I/O modes to solve these
problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In view of the foregoing, the invention provides a word
processing management method with multiple input and output modes.
The method is based on a one-touch OS, the main objective of which
is to use a finite number of keys as hot keys to achieve the
operation of various functions. In this OS, each function is
initiated by a single key, thus implementing convenience and
intuition of operation and increasing users' interest in using
computers.
[0009] A user can use one key to select multiple input methods for
editing, e.g. template input means, self-defined input means, or
voice input means. Using this method, the user can edit word
document with a format that he is not familiar with. The user can
edit the word document by voice and typing. Regarding output, the
method allows the edited contents to be sent to fax, E-mail, and
printers. There is no complicated operating interface that
perplexes the user.
[0010] In light of the foregoing advantages, any computer on which
the multiple I/O (Input/Output) word processing management method
is installed allows users to obtain extra value and advantages in
obtaining data, thus facilitating sales and uses of computers.
[0011] The invention includes the steps of: opening a word document
file, selecting an input means for further processing, loading the
word document file and selecting an output means to output the word
document file.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The invention will become more fully understood from the
detailed description given hereinbelow. However, the following
description is for purposes of illustration only, and thus is not
limitative of the invention, wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 is a flowchart of the disclosed multiple I/O word
processing management method;
[0014] FIG. 2-a is a flowchart of editing in FIG. 1;
[0015] FIG. 2-b is a flowchart of input in FIG. 1;
[0016] FIG. 2-c is a flowchart of output in FIG. 1; and
[0017] FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the main interface of the
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The invention proposes a multiple I/O word processing
method. In contrast to currently complicated OS's (Operating
Systems), the invention provides a convenient and intuitive UOI
(User Operating Interface). The user can complete any desired
effect by hitting a single key (hot key) on a keyboard. By linking
to the network, the user can perform multiple I/O methods to edit
word documents using the one-touch OS.
[0019] A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 1.
First, the one-touch OS 50 initiates an interface provided by a
word processing mechanism (step 100). The system then awaits the
operation of a user (step 110). The user sends commands through a
UOI 20. There are four types of commands, namely, index (step 120),
delete item (step 130), add/edit item (step 140), and exit (step
150). The index command (step 120) allows users to enter a single
letter, such as A.about.Z and 1.about.9, to search for specific
item names to help the user's operations. Step 122 lists the items
and step 124 updates the system interface. The system then enters
the item selected by the user and finishes the sub-process. The
delete item command (step 130) allows a user to delete an existing
item in the internal storage medium 10 of the computer. The system
deletes the item in step 132 and then updates the internal storage
medium 10 and the interface in step 134. The add/edit item command
(step 140) adds a new item to the internal storage medium and
selects an existing item from the internal storage medium 10 for
editing. Afterwards, the system enters an editing interface in step
142. The user selects an input method in step 144, then starts
editing the contents in step 146 and selects an output method in
step 148. The detailed contents of step 140 will be further
explained below. The exit command (step 150) allows the user to
leave the system.
[0020] The one-touch OS 50 refers to an OS that enables a user to
complete a function provided in the work group displayed in the UOI
20 in one action. The work group is comprised of at least one
function item. The one-touch OS 50 can operate with other different
OS's or alone. The user chooses to switch among the different
OS's.
[0021] The one-touch OS 50 can run on any computer controlled
hardware platform, such as a PC (Personal Computer), an NB
(Notebook), or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). Any person
skilled in the art can make various modifications and implement the
disclosed multiple I/O word processing management method in any
electronic device that can connect to a network.
[0022] As shown in FIG. 2-a, the user can use the disclosed method
to edit a document. First, the user enters the one-touch OS 50 and
opens a word document file using the UOI 20 (step 200). If the file
is an existing file in the internal storage medium 10, then the
user can choose to directly output the file or to continue editing
the file. If it is a newly created word document file, the
selective input means are provided for further processing (step
210), followed by step A, B or C. With reference to FIG. 2-b, after
entering step A the user can select a template input method (step
220), which includes the following five methods. Step 221 reads in
memo template data and initializes the memo template. Step 222
reads in conference record template data and initializes the
conference record template. Step 224 reads in address template data
and initializes the address template. Step 225 reads in E-mail
template data and initializes the E-mail template. After completing
the above steps, step 245 enters the word processing mechanism,
followed by step D. The memo template data are a specific format
extracted from a memo functional module for processing user's
personal business. The conference record template data are a
specific format extracted from a conference record functional
module for processing user's work conference contents. The fax
template data are a specific format extracted from a fax functional
module for processing user's fax files. The address template data
are a specific format extracted from an address functional module
for processing all address files. The E-mail template data are a
specific format extracted from an E-mail functional module for
processing E-mail files.
[0023] The above-mentioned five methods are predetermined formats
in the word processing mechanism. Only when the user has the needs
will they be used to save the user's time.
[0024] After step B, the user can select a self-defined input
method (step 230). Step 231 clears the word processing mechanism.
Step 245 enters the word processing mechanism, followed by step
D.
[0025] After step C, the user can select a voice input method (step
240) to record his or her voice (step 241). Afterwards, the format
is converted in step 242 to convert the voice file into text and
present it in a word document file. Step 245 then enters the word
processing mechanism, followed by step D.
[0026] Returning to FIG. 2-a, after step D step 250 processes the
input of the word document file. If the user decides not to output
the file, then the file is stored and the system returns to the
main interface (step 255). The word document file is stored in the
internal storage medium 10. If the user decides to output the file,
then the system provides selective output methods for outputting
the file (step 260), followed by step E, F, or G. With reference to
FIG. 2-c, after step E step 270 outputs the file using a fax
functional module. Afterwards, the fax record is stored (step 272).
Finally, step 300 returns to the word processing mechanism.
[0027] After step F, step 280 outputs the file using an E-mail
functional module. Step 282 stores the E-mail message record. After
the word document file is sent by E-mail, step 300 returns to the
word processing mechanism.
[0028] After step G, step 290 outputs the file using a printing
functional module. Step 292 sends the file to a printer. After the
word document file is printed, step 300 returns to the word
processing mechanism.
[0029] The printing functional module, the E-mail functional
module, the fax functional module, the memo functional module, the
conference record functional module, and the address functional
module are provided by the one-touch OS 50. Each of these functions
can be started by a single action. The user can click the function
he needs on the menu with hints provided by the UOI 20.
[0030] As shown in FIG. 3, the user enters a main interface window
of the word processing mechanism and completes a desired job with
the hints provided in the interface. In accordance with a preferred
embodiment of the invention, the menu allows the user to select the
memo functional module by clicking the key "1", or the fax
functional module by clicking the key "3", etc. The user can also
perform specific functions with the function keys. In other words,
the user does not need to perform extra system settings and file
saving actions. By simply clicking a single key, the user can
perform a specific job. Therefore, the user can use the services
provided by the computer in a more intuitive way, increasing the
user's interest in using computers.
[0031] As described above, the user can perform a desired job
through a single action and the UOI provides at least one hint menu
for the user to follow to perform the correct single action. In the
current embodiment, the single action function of the one-touch OS
50 allows the user 10 to directly hit one key on the keyboard
according to a selection menu to enter his or her request. Any key
on the keyboard can be set to complete this kind of action. The
keys include the number keys 0.about.9, the letter keys A.about.Z,
the function keys F1.about.F12 and special keys ESC, TAB, PgUp,
END, etc. Aside from the keyboard, the single action request input
can be accomplished using a mouse or other controllers, such as the
digital touch-control panel and the voice recognition system. That
is, any basic input device for the computer can be used to provide
one-touch control.
[0032] The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that
the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be
regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention,
and all such modifications as would be obvious to one skilled in
the art are intended to be included within the scope of the
following claims.
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